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Roof surveys in CO6
Pre-purchase, leak, drone and flat roof surveys across CO6, from Coggeshall, Earls Colne and Great Horkesley. Clear prices including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Where we work in CO6
- Coggeshall
- Earls Colne
- Great Horkesley
- West Bergholt
- Marks Tey
- Nayland
- Copford
- Leavenheath
- Colne Engaine
- Fordham
- Stoke-by-Nayland
- Great Tey
- White Colne
- Polstead Heath
- Rose Green
- Wakes Colne
- Wormingford
- Chappel
- Polstead
- Aldham
- Coggeshall Hamlet
- Fordstreet
- Little Horkesley
- Little Tey
- Mulberry Green
- Copford Green
- Gallows Green
- Mill Street
- Scotland Street
- Surrex
- Bell's Corner
- Broad Green
- Swan Street
- Thorington Street
- Wissington
- Withermarsh Green
- Cock Street
- Braintree
- Mile End
- Eight Ash Green
- Stanway
- Fordham Heath
- Skye Green
What we do in CO6
- Roof survey
- New roof snagging
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Landlord roof survey
- Flat roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Drone roof survey
- Gutter survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Chimney survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Every service
Give us the street, the postcode and a line about the roof to book a survey: ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Our roof survey service in CO6
Most houses have more than one roof to look at. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. Flat roofs frequently need attention long before the main roof, so they deserve a close look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey flat roofs, lead flashings and the roof space, and the problems we are asked to look at most are ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and lifted, split or missing lead flashings.
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations.
Prices in CO6
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why customers in CO6 book us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
Local landmarks in Coggeshall
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Woolpack Inn, Honywood Community Science School and St Peter ad Vincula, among other places. The closest station to Coggeshall is Kelvedon station, about 2.4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Laundry & Mangle Museum (0.8 miles west) and Halstead Hospital (5.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
Roof surveys across CO6: local notes
Across CO6, we survey roofs for owners, landlords and agents, in Braintree, Mile End and Coggeshall and well beyond. Each report sets out what was seen, with photographs and recommendations.
Across London and South East England, older homes frequently have slate or clay tiles, while many later ones have concrete tiles. That variety shapes every survey in CO6.
Coggeshall: If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Peter ad Vincula, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you look after a building such as Honywood Community Science School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Surveys for landlords and agents in CO6
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Landlords and agents in CO6 book surveys as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- File the report with your home documents
- Mention any damp patches when you book
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
We email the report to you. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, particularly after autumn. Use a gutter contractor rather than climbing a ladder yourself. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Checking the roof from ground level
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Inside the roof space, we check what’s under the slates. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs, and we note its condition.
Concrete interlocking tiles
On low-pitched roofs, the laps and fixings of interlocking tiles matter. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles, particularly at the verges and ridge.
Your questions about roof surveys in CO6
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing isn’t part of our service. Where materials might contain it, we say so in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. We report on the roof’s condition, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It isn’t a structural engineer’s report and doesn’t include calculations.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.